Practical resources to support fair, transparent relationships in tenant farming
The Tenant Farming Commissioner publishes Codes of Practice, guidance and information notes to help landlords, tenants and agents work together constructively and meet their legal and professional responsibilities. These resources set clear expectations for good communication, transparency and fairness across all aspects of tenant farming.
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Removing barriers to tree planting by tenants
This publication from the TFC discusses the steps that would need to be taken to make it easier for current tenants to plant trees.
Research report: Progress made since Scottish Land Commission review of agents in 2018
Assessment of the progress made since 2018 relating to the outcomes from the Scottish Land Commission review of Agents.
Review of Buccleuch Estate agricultural tenancy negotiations
Review of Buccleuch Estate Agricultural Tenancy Negotiations
Summary: Review of agents report (2024)
A summary of the key findings from the 2024 Review of Agents report by Research Resource.
Tenants' improvements amnesty: Supplementary Guidance
Additional guidance clarifying aspects of the tenants' improvements amnesty process.
TFC final amnesty agreement guidance
Final guidance from the Tenant Farming Commissioner on reaching and recording amnesty agreements.
Form 1: Intention to relinquish
Standard form for tenants to give notice of their intention to relinquish a 1991 Act tenancy.
Form 2: Relinquishment acceptance
Standard form for landlords to confirm acceptance of a tenant's intention to relinquish a tenancy.
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